
FAQ’s for Actel’s Antifuse FPGA Programming 9
Figure 2: Debugging continuity failures
Note: By default the continuity test is not enabled. In order to enable continuity test, select any APA
device from the device list and select the Program tab. You can see continuity test as pre-selected. Click
on the Program button without inserting any device or module in the Programmer. The operation will fail
but at the same time the continuity test will be enabled for other devices. The continuity test is not
available for all antifuse devices. Most of SXA, eX, AX devices support this test. If you are using a device
that does not support continuity test, contact tech@actel.com for further assistance.
9. Can I use Silicon Sculptor Adapter Modules to program Actel devices
with other BP programmers such as BP1710, BP2710 or vice versa?
Ans. Yes, Actel recommends using Silicon Sculptor Adapter Modules to program Actel devices with other
BP programmers. However, you cannot use all BP Adapter Modules to program Actel devices with Silicon
Sculptor. Check Question 5 above to find out the appropriate BP module for a given Actel device.
10. The self test failed for the BGA329 Adapter Module for Silicon Sculptor.
Is there any specific handling required?
Ans. The lid of the BGA 329 Adapter Module is made of metal. When you run the self test with the lid
closed, the lid may come in contact with the base of the socket, which is also made of metal. This will
result in a "self test failed" result for this particular adapter module. It is recommended to run the self test
for this particular adapter module by keeping the lid open. If it still fails the self -test, contact Actel
technical support for replacement.
You can run self test for all other modules with the lid closed.
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